We list job, volunteer, internship, and fellowship openings with the independent literary magazines and publishers that are members of CLMP and other literary colleagues.
If you’re a CLMP Member and you’d like us to feature your opening, email us at [email protected].
Note: In addition to any compensation or course credit they receive, interns and students working for a CLMP member press or lit mag in the fall and/or spring will also have the opportunity to join CLMP’s Student/Intern Group.
POSTED MARCH 2026
Paid (Salary)
Lost Kite Editions is currently seeking a paid, full-time Managing Editor.
The Managing Editor is responsible for planning and managing editorial calendars for books, chapbooks, broadsides, and other publications; building project timelines and moving work from manuscript through edits, design, proofing, production, and publication; maintaining systems that keep projects legible and shared; managing contractors, editors, and communication; communicating with incarcerated writers and artists across many different platforms and constraints; editing and proofreading content for accuracy, consistency, and quality; coordinating with designers and artists on cover and interior design, including briefs, assets, rounds of revisions, and print-ready files; generating publicity for releases, including press materials, outreach lists, review copy tracking, event coordination, and follow-up; executing event planning, including readings, launches, and public programs; preparing and managing per-project editorial budgets; working with the accountant to assist in payroll and contractor payment processes; supporting grant writing and reporting by gathering program language, budgets, attachments, and timelines; supporting individual fundraising work as needed; and more.
This is a full-time position that pays a salary of $45,000 to $60,000. It can be primarily remote, but the editor must be able to attend occasional in-person meetings and events in Minnesota. Interested applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, and three references via Google Forms.
POSTED MARCH 2026
Volunteer
New England Review is currently seeking volunteer Poetry Readers.
Poetry Readers are responsible for reviewing 20 submissions per month and must complete their assigned batch in four weeks. Readers are expected to treat each manuscript with respect and to communicate their evaluations in writing. NER’s volunteer readers play an essential role in its editorial process and in its mission to discover new voices in contemporary literature. In turn they get a chance to read a wide variety of contemporary work and take part in a collaborative literary community. Readers must be familiar with NER and have a strong background in contemporary literature. They should review past and current issues before applying.
This is a volunteer position. Interested applicants should submit a resume/CV and a brief cover letter describing why they’d like to read for NER via Submittable by March 27.
POSTED MARCH 2026
Volunteer
The Adroit Journal is currently seeking a volunteer Art Editor, volunteer Prose Readers, and volunteer Translations Readers.
The Art Editor is responsible for evaluating and selecting art for publication and soliciting submissions, along with editorial leadership; and helping guide and develop publication and recognition of art. The editor should have previous experience with a literary journal or press or an arts organization. This is a remote, volunteer position that requires approximately 2 hours of work per week. Interested applicants should submit a statement and resume via Submittable.
Prose Readers are responsible for reviewing submissions, which includes voting, providing comments, and participating in occasional discussions about pieces on the bubble. Readers get the first crack at all submissions in their specified genre, and are expected to review fiction, nonfiction, and hybrid submissions regularly and consistently. This is a remote, volunteer position that requires approximately 3.5 hours of work per week. Interested applicants should submit an Adroit Statement, writing sample, appreciation of craft essay, and optional resume via Submittable.
Translations Readers are responsible for reading, discussing, and voting on submissions of translated work; and attending monthly meetings, convened by the section editor. Readers need not be expert in multiple languages to apply, but they should be experienced readers who are passionate about language and story, who are willing to read across genres, and who are enthusiastic about literary translation as an art form. This is a remote, volunteer position that requires approximately 6 to 8 hours of work per month when the submissions portal is open. Interested applicants should submit a resume and a statement of interest detailing their experiences as a writer, editor, and translator, if applicable; and what they would add to the journal’s literary and/or artistic community via Submittable.
POSTED MARCH 2026
Paid (Stipend)
The Adroit Journal is currently seeking a paid, part-time Outreach Coordinator.
The Outreach Coordinator is responsible for building strong relationships with school systems nationally and globally (with particular attention to lower-income, rural, and tribal districts) to increase awareness of and engagement with Adroit’s programs that support student writers, such as The Adroit Journal Prizes and the Summer Mentorship Program. They will also coordinate educational and editor visits with schools and writing programs such as WITS, Urban Word, Poet Laureates and local community programs. The coordinator should be familiar with the youth poetry landscape, arts education in practice, and pipeline-based outreach.
This is a remote position that will begin as part-time for 6 months with a stipend of $2,000, with the potential to expand to a full-year part-time position. Interested applicants should submit a statement and resume via Submittable.
POSTED MARCH 2026
Volunteer
Trio House Press is currently seeking volunteer Submission Readers.
Submission Readers are responsible for assessing assigned poetry and/or creative nonfiction submissions. Readers should be self-starters, have an understanding of and appreciation for the contemporary poetry and creative nonfiction landscape, have taken graduate level or upper undergraduate level coursework in those areas, and/or have experience editing/reading for a literary magazine or other small press. Familiarity with the Trio House Press list and aesthetics, as well as the ability to review 20+ manuscripts per week, is preferred.
This is a volunteer position, but readers will receive free and deeply discounted books as well as opportunities to gain experience in the workings of a small independent nonprofit press. Interested applicants should submit an application via Google Forms. Applications are open until April 30 or until filled.
POSTED MARCH 2026
Paid
HerStry is currently seeking a paid, part-time Director of Operations and a paid, part-time Critique Group Leader.
The Director of Operations is responsible for maintaining communication between HerStry and our member organization, the Babes Who Write, including sending member emails (including monthly member digest), updating member profiles, and helping conduct membership drives; regularly checking and maintaining HerStry’s general email inbox, making sure communications are not missed; working closely with HerStry’s Editor-in-Chief/Founder to create a marketing plan for HerStry and execute marketing materials; maintaining the website; and more. They should have a degree in English, journalism, marketing, communication or similar experience and have done previous work with membership groups. They should also be well versed in Squarespace, SEO, and website copy; have the ability to work independently and take the lead on projects without having to explicitly be told or managed; have a passion for women, nonbinary folks, and being part of the revolution; and be flexible as the organization transitions to a larger team. This is a part-time contract position that requires no more than 25 hours of work per month, with the option for additional hours if funds allow. Interested applicants should email a resume and cover letter to [email protected] by May 1. Learn more.
The Critique Group Leader is responsible for teaching workshop-style classes held on Zoom on Monday evenings at 7 p.m. CT between May and December 2026. This includes giving participants editorial feedback, timely communication, and teaching the fundamentals of writing. This is a paid contract position that requires no more than 15 hours of work per month. The instructor will have the option to renew their contract for 2027. Interested applicants should email a resume and cover letter to [email protected] by April 1. Learn more.
POSTED MARCH 2026
Volunteer
Collateral is currently seeking a volunteer Managing Editor.
The Managing Editor is responsible for helping manage the publication of two issues per year concerned with the impact of violent conflict and military service beyond the combat zone, with increased activity in April and October. They will also have the opportunity to join a community of war-impacted writers who meet monthly to discuss submissions as well as their own creative processes. The journal’s masthead is made up of women and nonbinary folks whose lives have been affected by war, either directly or indirectly. The editor should have some familiarity with using Squarespace or be willing to learn.
This is a volunteer position for which all work can be done remotely. Interested applicants should email [email protected].
POSTED FEBRUARY 2026
Paid (Stipend)
One Story is seeking applicants to its paid, part-time Apprenticeship.
The Apprentice will learn about all aspects of a literary organization, including the editorial process, grant writing, and online educational programming. Responsibilities will include reading and evaluating submissions, assisting the editorial department with copyediting and proofreading, attending weekly meetings with the Editor-in-Chief and Assistant Editor, attending bimonthly readers’ meetings, assisting the Executive Director with grant writing, assisting with email and social media marketing, assisting with development and technical support of online education courses, lending support at the annual Literary Debutante Ball, and performing general administrative tasks.
One Story is specifically seeking applicants from backgrounds that are underrepresented in the publishing industry who are recent college graduates or in their final year of college (class of 2026 or 2027) and not enrolled in a graduate program. The apprentice should be creative, eager to work with a small, dedicated team, and have a demonstrated interest in the literary community and publishing world.
This is a part-time position that requires 15 hours of work per week from September 2026 to May 2027 and pays a $10,000 stipend. The apprentice should expect to spend 12 hours per week in the office, with the rest of the work done remotely. They must reside within commuting distance of One Story’s office in Gowanus, Brooklyn. Interested applicants should submit a CV and completed application via Subfolio by April 1.
POSTED FEBRUARY 2026
Volunteer
Half Mystic is currently seeking a volunteer Copyeditor.
The Copyeditor is responsible for copyediting and proofreading two books and one journal issue annually, correcting grammar, spelling, punctuation, and formatting errors while preserving each writer’s voice and vision; ensuring poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction releases are clear, consistent, and publication-ready; helping resolve stylistic and technical inconsistencies; and serving as the final reader before publication. They should have at least two years of copyediting experience, preferably with a literary magazine or small press; demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and a strong command of the English language; be comfortable editing across genres and working with unconventional or experimental formatting; be highly familiar with The Chicago Manual of Style; and have experience creating style sheets and/or in-house style guides.
This is a volunteer position. Editors receive complimentary access to the entirety of Half Mystic’s back catalogue in ebook format. Interested applicants should email a resume, cover letter, and sample copyedit to [email protected].
POSTED FEBRUARY 2026
Volunteer
Sundress Publications is currently seeking Reader Board Members.
Reader Board Members are responsible for reading manuscripts for contests and open reading periods, but they may also review residency and workshop applications, read for anthology projects, and/or serve as readers for Best of the Net. They need to demonstrate knowledge of contemporary literature, strong written communication skills, and exemplary literary citizenship.
This is a volunteer 1-year appointment with the possibility of promotion and/or renewal. Candidates are welcome to telecommunicate and therefore are not restricted to living in any particular location. Interested applicants should submit a resume and completed application via Google Forms by March 31.
POSTED FEBRUARY 2026
Volunteer
The Philly Poetry Chapbook Review is currently seeking a volunteer Poetry Editor, volunteer Reviews Editor, volunteer Fiction Editor, volunteer Social Media Manager, volunteer Production Assistant, and volunteer Fiction Readers.
The Poetry Editor is responsible for managing a small team of readers to rate and comment on all submissions and send timely responses, and reporting to the Managing Editor with whom they will collaborate to decide what poetry is published. They should have experience as an editor or reader at a literary magazine as well as familiarity with a variety of contemporary poetic styles and techniques. This is a remote, volunteer position that requires approximately 15 to 30 hours of work per month.
The Reviews Editor is responsible for helping to identify promising chapbooks for review, managing calls for reviews of those chapbooks as well as unsolicited submissions, publishing at least one review per issue, and writing reviews as needed. They should have experience as an editor or reader at a literary magazine. They also must be able to write an essayistic critical review and provide samples. This is a remote, volunteer position that requires approximately 10 to 15 hours of work per month.
The Fiction Editor is responsible for managing a small team of readers who rate and comment on all submissions and send timely responses, reporting to the Managing Editor with whom they will collaborate to decide what fiction is published, helping screen readers as needed, and helping put out PCR‘s first fiction call. They should have experience as an editor or reader at a literary magazine as well as familiarity with a variety of contemporary short fiction styles and techniques. This is a remote, volunteer position that requires approximately 15 to 30 hours of work per month.
The Social Media Manager is responsible for creating and posting engaging content on PCR‘s social media accounts (including Facebook, X, Bluesky, LinkedIn, and Instagram) in order to help grow the PCR‘s following. They should have demonstrated social media skills. Some experience on staff at a literary magazine (including high school, college, or internship) is a plus. This is a remote, volunteer position that requires approximately 10 to 20 hours of work per month.
The Production Assistant is responsible for helping the Managing Editor to gather information and media for weekly and monthly book posts and helping manage the general PCR email address, including responding to form submissions. They should have some experience on staff at a literary magazine (including high school, college, or internship) as well as the ability to use WordPress and Outlook Webmail. This is a remote, volunteer position that requires approximately 10 to 20 hours of work per month.
Fiction Readers are responsible for reading, rating, and commenting upon submissions of original fiction as part of a team reporting to the Fiction Editor. Some experience on staff at a literary magazine (including high school, college, or internship) is a plus, as is familiarity with a variety of contemporary short fiction styles and techniques. This is a remote, volunteer position that requires approximately 10 to 20 hours of work per month.
These are all remote, volunteer positions. Interested applicants should submit a resume and completed application via Google Forms by March 31.
POSTED FEBRUARY 2026
Paid (Hourly)
Gotham Literature is currently seeking a paid, part-time contract Content & Audience Editor.
The Content & Audience Editor is responsible for soliciting and reviewing short-form fiction, poetry, and illustrated work; editing accepted pieces in collaboration with writers, and commissioning artwork to accompany published pieces; managing a backlog of unsolicited submissions; helping create a publishing calendar that ensures readers can consistently engage with relevant, high-quality work; editing and sending the Gotham Literature newsletter in collaboration with the Publisher; helping maintain and grow the publication’s presence on social platforms; collaborating on strategies to grow newsletter readership and site traffic; supporting ongoing experiments in content format, distribution, and engagement; and more.
This is a paid, part-time position that requires approximately 7 to 10 hours of work per week and pays $25 per hour. The initial contract term is 3 months, with potential to extend or transition into a longer-term role. The position is remote, with the option for in-person collaboration in New York City if the editor is local. Interested applicants should submit a resume and completed application via Gotham Literature’s website.
POSTED FEBRUARY 2026
Paid (Salary)
Poets & Writers is currently seeking a paid, full-time Deputy Editor and a paid, full-time Director of Programs & Partnerships.
The Deputy Editor is responsible for executing the editorial vision for Poets & Writers Magazine and pw.org, as established by the editor in chief, with a focus on practical information and advice about writing, publishing, and technology; assigning and editing articles, essays, and features for the print magazine and website; writing articles for the magazine and website, as needed; bringing in new contributors and maintaining strong relationships with freelancers; planning and helping compile, edit, prepare, and schedule weekly installments of Grants & Awards: The Writing Contest Newsletter; curating, editing, preparing, and publishing installments of online series such as Ten Questions and Daily News; providing editorial and technical support for the magazine’s virtual events; maintaining general editorial e-mail inbox, evaluate and respond to queries and submissions; providing support and guidance for other editorial staff members, as needed; managing the editorial department in the event of the editor in chief’s absence; and more. This is a paid, full-time position based in New York City that pays a salary of $75,000. It requires flexibility to work both at home and in the office. Interested applicants should email a resume and cover letter to Editor in Chief Kevin Larimer at [email protected] with the subject line “Deputy Editor.”
The Director of Programs & Partnerships is responsible for working both independently and collaboratively to deliver, evaluate, and refine programming that helps writers advance their careers, build community, and reach readers; ensuring that current programming meets the needs of writers, is aligned with P&W’s mission and values, is in keeping with P&W’s brand, and takes advantage of P&W’s extensive content and resources for writers; initiating and cultivating opportunities to advance P&W’s mission by working in partnership with other literary and community-based organizations; applying a DEIAB-RE (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Access, Belonging, and Racial Equity) lens to ensure that programs work to break down barriers, create equitable access, and address the needs of BIPOC writers—as well as writers from other historically marginalized groups, such as members of the LGBTQ+ community, writers with disabilities, women, rural writers, and others; managing budgets for programs: meeting targets for earned revenue, delivering quality programs with available resources, tracking and reporting on revenue and expenditures; collaborating with the Director of Development to develop grant proposals for support of programs, ensuring compliance with the terms of grants funded, and reporting to funders; working with marketing staff to ensure that marketing and outreach for programs reach their intended audiences; contributing to organizational and cross-departmental planning; attending Board meetings and reporting on program impact; and more. This is a paid, full-time position based in New York City that pays a salary of $90,000. P&W offers a hybrid work environment, with potential to work from home several days per week; however, candidates must be available to work in the office two days per week and additionally as needed. Interested applicants should email a resume and cover letter as DOC or PDF attachments to Executive Director Melissa Ford Gradel at [email protected] with the subject line “Director of Programs.”
POSTED JANUARY 2026
Paid (Stipend)
African Voices is currently seeking a paid Fiction Editor.
The Fiction Editor is responsible for reviewing and responding to short stories submitted to the magazine, managing a system to respond to fiction queries and sending out acceptance or rejection letters to writers, sending contributors a short one-page publishing contract, representing the magazine at literary conferences and local literary events, and articulating a vision for the magazine’s fiction department. The editor will also have opportunities to work with the editorial team to organize and select writers for the magazine’s reading series, Art & Books. They should be passionate, professional, and committed to preserving the legacy of an award-winning literary magazine. They must be highly organized, have the time to manage their responses to queries, and be good with deadlines as well as editing and identifying stories that resonate with the magazine’s readers. A BA in English and Fine Arts is a plus.
This is a hybrid position that pays a stipend. Candidates should be based in the New York City tristate area so that they can attend local literary events. Interested applicants should email a resume and cover letter to [email protected].
POSTED JANUARY 2026
Volunteer
Rawhead is currently seeking a volunteer Director of Community & Operations.
The Director of Community & Operations is responsible for facilitating team culture, designing and hosting public programming (such as virtual readings) that connects readers and writers, and helping review applications and recruit new team members who are committed to Rawhead’s long-term growth and mission.
This is a remote, volunteer position that requires approximately 3 to 10 hours of work per week, depending on the stage of the publication cycle. Interested applicants should complete an application via Google Forms.
POSTED DECEMBER 2025
Volunteer
The Writer’s Workout is currently seeking applicants to its volunteer Summer Internship.
Summer Interns are responsible for reading, assessing, and critiquing 10 to 15 short stories per week for 6 weeks for the Writer’s Games competition (with training). Additionally, interns will create 1 communications project and 1 to 2 other projects in areas of their choosing.
These are remote, volunteer positions that require approximately 8 hours of work per week for 13 weeks. The working week is Tuesday to Saturday with weekly discussions on Fridays. The internship will run from May 12, 2026, to August 8, 2026. Candidates may apply for course credit at their universities if applicable. 50 spaces are available. Interested applicants should submit a resume and fiction writing sample via Dropbox by April 15.
ROLLING
Paid (Stipend)
HerStry Literary Magazine is seeking Workshop Proposals for its 2026 online programs.
Workshop Proposals should have a focus in fiction, nonfiction, poetry, screenwriting, reading, and/or the writing life (craft/publishing). Proposals can be on any topic but the magazine is especially interested in workshops on the lyrical essay, writing sex, novel writing, creative nonfiction, flash fiction, and flash nonfiction. Courses can be geared toward all levels or be focused on beginner, intermediate, or advanced writers. They should be formatted into 1-day, 2-day, 6-week, 7-week, 8-week, or 10-week sessions.
This is a remote position. Income will be split 50/50 between the teacher and HerStry. Interested applicants should familiarize themselves with the organization and submit their course proposal as well as relevant experience via the application form.
Paid (Hourly)
midnight & indigo is seeking applicants to the paid, contract position of Writing Instructor for its online writing program, which serves Black women writers of all experience levels.
The program is interested in course proposals from Writing Instructors based on short story writing; novel writing; essay writing; craft; specific genres, especially speculative; editing; workshopping; analysis and discussion of books by Black and POC writers; and more. Classes must focus on craft, with the intention to help writers become more confident, skilled, and effective in their prose. They should include a combination of lecture/instruction, writing exercises, and in-class discussions. Courses should be formatted into 1-day, 2-day, 2-week, 3-week, or 4-week seminars. Individual class sessions should run from 90 minutes to 3 hours each.
The program is open to instructors with a wide range of teaching, writing, and experience levels. This is a remote, paid position with a per-hour pay scale that will be determined based on instructor experience, course curriculum, and time commitment. Interested applicants should submit their course proposal and relevant experience via Submittable. If selected, applicants will be asked to submit a formal course proposal and participate in a truncated mock class as a component of the interview process.
Volunteer
Lucky Jefferson is seeking remote, volunteer Guest Editors eager to generate visibility for Black, Indigenous, Latinx, Arab and other Middle Eastern American, Asian American, and Pacific Islander voices and increased accessibility to traditionally underrepresented literature. Applicants should be BIPOC-identifying authors excited about poetry, especially new contemporary works, and Lucky Jefferson‘s mission to reinvigorate publishing. Each position lasts for one to two months at 10 hours per month. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
